During a press conference at the Benton Convention Center earlier this week, Margaret Avery and Chester Gregory were named celebrity co-chairs for the 2019 Natioanl Black Theatre Festival (NBTF).
Pat “Mardia” Stepney, known to many as Ma Pat, Aunt Pat or Ms. Pat, is recognized for her commanding, soothing voice when sharing a story. Stepney has been a storyteller all of her life.
In recognition of Black History Month, last weekend the Forsyth County Central Library held a showcase for modern-day storytellers when they hosted their first African-American Author Fair.